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Multi-benefit supplements are the wave of the future, but successfully concepting, developing and marketing them is a present-day work in progress.

Participant selection can be an important part of achieving consistent outcomes across study population. Phenotype-based recruitment, for example, is one strategy that can help achieve clearer results compared to more heterogeneous populations.

In the first part of her interview with Nutritional Outlook, Amy Summers, founder and president of Pitch Publicity, explains why offering professional guidance should be integrated into every manager’s workflow, especially in the natural products industry.

The Food and Drug Administration has formalized a new post-market assessment process for chemicals used in food and simultaneously opened reassessments of butylated hydroxytoluene and azodicarbonamide.

The company’s new agentic AI tool is designed to help the nutraceutical industry streamline ingredient evaluation, product development, and commercialization decisions.

Perimenopause blindsides even clinicians. Amanda Frick, ND, senior vice president of Medical, Clinical, & Scientific Affairs at Thorne shares her personal experience going through perimenopause and emphasizes the importance of proactive, woman-led research for transforming the way women's health solutions are developed.

Nutritional Outlook interviews Idil Kavakli, managing director of FrieslandCampina Ingredients about the company's new North American applications lab.

The transition to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) signals a potential shift toward multisystem metabolic interventions in the women’s health category.

Companies must understand California Senate Bill 343, aka the Truth in Recycling Law, to meet compliance requirements by the October 4, 2026, effective date.

Optimizing bioavailability and tailoring dosage form solutions to complement the strengths and weaknesses of active ingredients are valid ways to deliver maximal benefits to supplement consumers.

A look at the science behind folate, ubiquinol, and probiotics, plus the latest trends in reproductive health support.

The acquisition strengthens the gummy supplement manufacturer North American production capabilities and positions the company for continued growth in functional delivery formats.

Once a lesser-known category, postbiotics are quickly emerging as targeted, science-backed ingredients with applications spanning immunity, beauty-from-within, and stress support, reshaping the future of biotics innovation.

With clinical data validating centuries of traditional use, shatavari is emerging as one of the most versatile ingredients in women's health, supporting menopause, hormone balance, lactation, and sexual health.

Ministry of Ayush restricts the use of ashwagandha leaves in extracts citing potential injury. While these restrictions were put into place in India where many ashwagandha products are produced, it's unclear what the impact will be on US ashwagandha inventory. Additionally, brands that use ashwagandha leaves in extracts defend the effectiveness and safety of their products.

In this interview, Isabel Mirfakhraie, technical marketing associate at Imbibe, explores the technical shifts occurring in the functional beverage market, detailing a holistic formulation approach, flavor modulation, and future trends in consumer demands.

In this interview, Isabel Mirfakhraie, Technical Marketing Associate at Imbibe, discusses optimizing functional beverages for efficacy, stability, and taste using advanced formulation and taste modulation techniques.

The ingredient supplier is advancing a broader longevity platform centered on pairing mechanistic aging science with clinically measurable benefits in mobility, cognition, and performance.

The US Food and Drug Administration reported mostly low or undetectable contaminants in infant formula, while signaling continued oversight and future action.

The trade association urges FDA to formalize flexible labeling practices, arguing that current ambiguity around DSHEA disclaimer placement is driving litigation risk and regulatory uncertainty.

The jelly stick delivery format is designed for ingredient stability, dosing precision, and low-sugar formulations, supporting multiple health categories.

With a positive EFSA opinion in hand, Nutriearth highlights a bioactive vitamin D3 oil and functional powder designed for improved absorption, lower dosing, and sustainable fortification strategies at Vitafoods Europe.

A new clinical study shows TriNutra’s ThymoQuin-OCare lozenges support gingival health and promotes beneficial oral microflora diversity.

Associations in the natural products space argue that FDA’s interpretation of “dietary substance” is too narrow, potentially limiting innovation, safety oversight, and market access for emerging ingredients.

An ex vivo study from NXT USA and ProDigest suggests Digexin delivers prebiotic-like activity through microbiome modulation, potentially opening a new pathway for digestive health formulations.

Perimenopause spotlights a bigger gap: trials ignore life-stage biology. Learn why evidence must match real women, new moms, and aging men.

Manufacturing nutraceuticals requires specialized mixers that can meet strict parameters for achieving homogeneity, easy and rapid cleaning, as well as energy efficiency.

Contract manufacturers serve a crucial function for industry, and the demands from the market mean they have to navigate the complexities of the supply chain and invest in new capabilities to better service customers.

Men experience bone loss at a different rate from women, putting them at risk for bone disease and fracture at a more advanced age. This may offer formulators an opportunity for unique positioning.

In this preview of the upcoming The Outlook on Women's Wellness, Ayla Barmmer, MS, RD, LDN, Founder and CEO of FullWell, discusses new models of ovary health and new perspectives on women's health support.

Rising consumer demand and new clinical data on enzyme-based formulations are accelerating growth in pet oral health supplements, positioning the category for sustained expansion.